Gideon vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Gideon Rank #332

Earl Rank #2,165

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Gideon or Earl more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Earl mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Earl boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.